Dead Rising 2 Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

Time is short so when Rebecca asks you if want to follow her, initiate the mission immediately. She'll take off into the unfinished South Plaza. Along the way she'll lead you to a bathroom in case you need a "rest." Take a moment to save your game and then return to Rebecca. Talk to her and she'll again head off into the unfinished section of the mall. Follow her closely, sprinting through the crowds of zombies and killing them as necessary. You'll shortly reach a closed store gate. Another brief cutscene will trigger, after which you'll continue following Rebecca. After another short sprint through zombieland you'll reach the security office. Another cutscene will trigger. This will end Case 1-3.

Once Case 1-3 is finished, go straight on to Case 1-4.

Case 1-4: Alliances

You need to make it back to the safe house. By this point you won't have time to do anything else so quickly follow the directional arrow back. When you make it back, Case 1 one will be finished.

You still have a lot of time left before Case 2 begins. Use it to do a few side missions, explore Fortune City and otherwise learn the ropes of Dead Rising 2. Select the mission "Welcome to the Family."

Side Mission: Welcome to the Family

There are two men in the knife store Shank's. Follow the directional arrow through the Atlantico Casino into the Palisades Mall. Continue following the directional arrow to Shank's which is on the first level of the Palisades Mall. Inside the store you'll find two survivors, Kenneth and Jack. Clear away the zombies attacking them and then speak to Jack. After a brief discussion he and Kenneth will join you and you can escort them back to the safe house. Before leaving make sure to grab a few weapons, as Shank's has some of the best you'll have come across thus far.

Return Kenneth and Jack to the safe house and save your game. After that, head to the Yucatan Casino. Make sure to bring some good weapons and steak. Lots of steak. You can find it in Chris's Fine Foods in Palisades Mall.

Psycho Battle: Ted and Snowflake

When you first enter the casino you'll see a survivor will swiftly run off, you'll then be attacked by Ted and his tiger Snowflake. Focus on Ted first. He's fairly simple to beat, but can be a nuisance if you don't handle him. Just run forward and bash him around until he's dead. Snowflake is much more challenging. You can try and kill Snowflake if you want, but it's fairly hard and unnecessary. Remember those steaks we suggested you bring along? Position yourself in an open area. When Snowflake charges you, throw a steak between you and him. He'll stop to eat it. If you can manage to do this three times, Snowflake will be tamed and will join you as a survivor.